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![Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs launched in pilot countries](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/small_fmm-grass.jpg)
19 Jan 2022
The Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism (FMM) recently funded a new Subprogramme on Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs. The Subprogramme aims to accelerate the development of digital innovation in the agri-food sector.![FAO cooperation with Brazil in El Salvador supports the strengthening of school feeding through “Sustainable Schools”](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/small_large_1_elsalvador_main.jpg)
17 Jan 2022
The Cantón San Isidro educational complex, located in the city of Izalco, El Salvador, significantly improved the diet and eating habits for approximately 1 500 students since 2014. Previously, the children and the young people bought soft drinks, sugary drinks, and many types of sandwiches. The school garden did not receive much attention and the students understood little about the impacts of nutrition on their health. But this is part of the past.![South-South Cooperation: FAO signs key agreement with Chinese Government](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/small_rm-PO_MDG_2020_02.jpg)
12 Jan 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed an agreement with the Chinese Government officially launching Phase III of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme.![South-South Cooperation: FAO signs key agreement with Chinese Government](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/small_PO_MDG_2020_02.jpg)
12 Jan 2022
The agreement marks the official launch of Phase III of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme after China’s announcement of an additional $50 million in funding
Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed an agreement with the Chinese Government officially launching Phase III of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme.
The General Agreement was signed by the Director-General of FAO, QU Dongyu and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China,TANG Renjian.
![FAO and Finland scale up technical innovation to help African countries better monitor and manage forest resources](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/partnerships/img/small_rm-Renovation-of-agricultural-and-forestry-research-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo2777ca20-c52d-45ec-8c1f-0a5fba4bf7ec.jpg)
10 Jan 2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Finland today signed an agreement to enhance the capacity of countries in forest resources and data management especially in Africa. The $7 million multi-donor project will be implemented jointly by the FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment and National Forest Monitoring teams over a period of four years, with an initial $2,3 million contribution provided by Finland.